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Watherington Family History

Watherington Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Witherington, Wetherington, Weatherington, Hetherington

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Where is the Watherington family from?

You can see how Watherington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watherington family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Watherington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Watherington families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Watherington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Watherington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watherington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Watherington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watherington census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Watherington. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Watherington. For the veterans among your Watherington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watherington lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Watherington

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